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Mountain State Distillery

Distilleries • West Virginia

Mountain State Distillery opens in Charleston 3/20/19

Mountain State Distillery founder Jeff Arthur’s interest in distilled spirits came to him early in life. “I was interested in distilled spirits, going back to middle school days — probably from watching the Dukes of Hazard,” he said. “I was… Continue Reading…

Government shutdown

Craft Beer • Distilleries • West Virginia

Govt. shutdown hits WV alcohol producers

One existing brewery’s move to its new facility is stalled. A new distillery cannot get labels approved to begin selling its product. The ongoing federal government shutdown is hitting West Virginia beverage alcohol producers.

whiskey group

Appalachia • Distilleries

Whiskey group brings special Jack Daniel’s selection to West Virginia

The Appalachian Whiskey Society (AWS) and the Appalachia Barrel Select Program recently held a fancy release party for a specially selected single-barrel version of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. The Charleston event attracted a large group of whiskey enthusiasts to try… Continue Reading…

Distilleries • West Virginia • WV Barrel Trail

Hatfield & McCoy Moonshine available in stores & online

This little distillery hidden deep in the Appalachian Mountains makes only one product: Hatfield & McCoy Moonshine. It’s made from the original Hatfield family moonshine recipe passed down to Nancy Hatfield, who is a great-great-granddaughter the of notorious Devil Anse Hatfield. Hence the distillery’s catchy slogan,… Continue Reading…

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Cider-Mead-Wine • Craft Beer • Distilleries • WV Barrel Trail

Late winter business updates for breweries, cideries, distilleries

The winter of 2018 has been a busy one for stops along the West Virginia Barrel Trail. Here are some business updates.